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AU07 VCF

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,083 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both wheel arch corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,907 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both has some corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front both wheel arch corroding

Offside Front sill has some corrosion/ deterioration

Rear axle corroding

corrosion to exhaust pipe

Fail 5 Jul 2018 110,867 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre showing deterioration

o/s/r tyre showing deterioration

Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,556 miles

Rear handbrake figures low recorded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 103,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear handbrake figures low recorded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

cracks in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 98,356 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 98,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,587 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,135 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,135 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,666 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,279 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disces corroding on inner edges

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AU07 VCF is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU07 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU07 VCF registered?

AU07 VCF is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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